Privacy Policy & Terms of Use

Alsons/AWS Information Systems Inc. (AAISI), understands the responsibilities under the Republic Act No. 10173 also known as the Data Privacy Act of 2012. This statement governs our privacy policies with respect to those users of this website who visit without transacting business and visitors who gives their personal information on our website. The personal information obtained by the company is securely stored and can only be accessed by its authorized personnel and third parties. AAISI has implemented appropriate organizational, technical and physical security measures to ensure the protection of personal information.

Personal Information

Personal Information refers to any information that identifies or can be used to identify, contact, or locate the person to whom such information pertains, including, but not limited to, name, contact number, email address, company name, industry, and address.

By filling up our contact forms, contacting us directly or by submitting to us your resumes, you authorize AAISI to collect your Personal Information. In this regard, you understand and acknowledge that AAISI will use the Personal Information collected to help contact you in response to specific inquiries, or to provide requested information. AAISI may also use the Personal Information collected to help contact you for recruitment for the open job opportunities.

Under the Data Privacy Act of 2012, you have the following rights:

• Right to be informed – you can inquire about the specifics of how AAISI uses or has used your personal information;
• Right to access – you have the right to reasonable access to your personal information upon written request, including information on its content, how it was processed, where it came from, who it was disclosed to, and why;
• Right to dispute – you can contest any inaccuracy or mistake in your personal information that is stored in the company’s systems;
• Right to object – you have the right to refuse to receive any commercial communications or advertising from the Company and may suspend, withdraw, or remove your personal information from certain further processing upon request;
• Right to data erasure or blocking – you have the right to block, remove, or request the destruction of your personal data from the Company’s filing system on the basis of legitimate grounds;
• Right to secure data portability – you have the right to obtain from us your personal information in an electronic or structured format that is commonly used and allows for further use;
• Right to be indemnified for damages – you have the right to be compensated for any losses incurred as a result of a violation of your right to privacy by the use of information that was obtained illegally, inaccurately, or without your consent; and
• Right to file a complain – you may file your complaint or any concerns by contacting us directly:

Collection, Purpose of Collection and Processing of Personal Information

Personal Information will, generally, only be collected and used for the primary purposes of:

• communication with employees, clients, contractors, suppliers, agents or any other individuals;
• conducting, improving, maintaining and developing a business relationship and/or for employment purposes;
• general HR administration and information required for the management of the employment relationship;
• processing, servicing or enforcing transactions and sending related communications;
• identifying and verifying individuals or companies that have been clients of AAISI;
• administering customer orders or managing projects;
• responding to an individual’s queries;
• marketing (such as providing individuals and/or companies with information about AAISI services and other offerings);
• processing your purchase, application, inquiry or request;
• ensuring IT security and resource management;
• ensuring site security;
• compliance with applicable laws and regulations of regulatory authorities and enforcement agencies;
• administrative purposes such as billing, payment and debt collection;
• responding to any claim and/or legal process; and
• improving AAISI’s website.

Sharing of Personal Information

AAISI will not disclose your Personal Information that you entrusted to us to third parties except in the following cases:

• When you give us your consent
• When disclosing information to a partner and trusted service providers in order to provide you adequate services in relation to AAISI’s business and those of our partners and service providers.
• When disclosing information with financial institutions (both private and public) in connection with billing and payments.

Personal Information can also be passed on without the consent of the person concerned when the following cases arise:

• When there is a legal basis.
• When it is necessary to protect the life, body, or property of the individual (or corporation) and it is difficult to obtain the individual’s consent.
• When the purpose is to improve public health or promote the sound development of children, and it is difficult to obtain the consent of the parties concerned.
• When it is necessary to cooperate with legal matters stipulated by a national agency, local government, or a person entrusted by them, and obtaining the consent of the parties interferes with the execution of the above legal matters if there is a risk.

Data Retention and Disposal

We typically retain Personal Information related to marketing activities and other possible business opportunities for as long as you accept communications from us. For Personal Information that we collect and process for other purposes, we will typically retain such Personal Information for as long as it is necessary to fulfill the purposes outlined in the Privacy Policy, Cookies Policy, as well as the Terms of Use. Deletion of such data may be done at any time upon your request. While we take commercially reasonable measures to maintain a secure site – electronic communications and databases are subject to errors, tampering and break-ins, and we cannot guarantee or warrant that such events will not take place and we will not be liable to visitors for any such occurrences.

Data Breach

AAISI’s employees regularly monitors signs of possible data breach, such incident occurs, the employee shall report it immediately to DPO for verification if it indeed is a data breach as accordance to the Data Privacy Act. The DPO shall notify the affected individuals pursuant to requirements and procedures prescribed by the DPA.

Cookies Policy

Cookies are small files that a site or its service provider transfers to your Web browser (if allowed) to authorize the website’s or service provider’s systems to recognize your browser and provide certain information. We use cookies to optimize our website’s analytics and performance. If you disable or delete certain cookies in your Web browser settings, you may not be able to access or use important features of this website.

Terms of Use

These Terms govern your access to, usage of all content, Product and Services available at www.aaisi.com.ph operated by Alsons/AWS Information Systems, Inc. (AAISI).

Your access to our services are subject to your acceptance, without modification, of all of the terms and conditions contained herein and all other operating rules and policies published and that may be published from time to time by us.

You agree that accessing our website does not warrant you any of texts, images or third party intellectual property, and all right, title, and interest in and to such property will remain (as between the parties) solely with AAISI and its licensors.

While we strive to provide accurate and up-to-date information on our website, we do not warrant or make any representations as to the accuracy of the content. By using the website, you acknowledge that your use of or access to this site is at your sole risk. You also agree that we will not be responsible for any loss arising out of or related to your access to or use of this website.

Jurisdiction and Applicable Law

Except to the extent any applicable law provides otherwise, the terms and any access to or use of our services will be governed by the laws of Philippines. The proper venue for any disputes arising out of or relating to the terms and any access to or use of our services will be the courts located in Makati, Philippines.

Changes on Policy

AAISI reserves the right, at our sole discretion, to modify or replace these policies at any time. However, at the occurrence that we make changes to our privacy policy, we’ll post those changes on the website to notify its visitors or we will be sending you an email or other communication before the changes take effect. The notice will designate a reasonable period of time after which the new terms will take effect.

You understand and acknowledge that can opt out of receiving unsolicited information from or being contacted by AAISI, by responding to emails as instructed, or by contacting us through this website. Furthermore, if you have any questions or comments about this policy and our privacy practices, or you have complaints about our compliance with applicable privacy laws, please contact us via the Contact Us page or by reaching us directly: